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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

Netanyahu aims to trap west into war across Middle East, says Iranian diplomat

A model of a hypersonic missile is carried past a mosque, seen in the background, by a group of people who have their arms raised; some look jubilant and there is a large green, white and red Iranian flag billowing
A model of Iran's first-ever hypersonic missile, Fattah, is carried during a march in Tehran to celebrate the missile attack against Israel, 15 April 2024. Photograph: Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto/Rex/Shutterstock

Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to trap the west into a total war across the Middle East that would have incalculable consequences for the region and the world, Iran’s top diplomat in the UK has claimed, in his first interview since Tehran launched an unprecedented missile and drone attack against Israel at the weekend.

Seyed Mehdi Hosseini Matin also warned that if Israel made “another mistake” by launching an attack on Iran, there would be a response from Iran that was stronger, more severe, and administered without a warning like that issued before the weekend attack.

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